Education

Many higher education institutions are involving businesses more closely in education and training, from identifying workforce needs and developing curricula to providing practical training and conducting research. This is gradually making co-operation between the State, universities, and businesses more substantive, aligning education, research, and innovation with market demand.

More than a marketplace for educational equipment, the Vietnam International Education Exhibition 2026 (VietEdu Fair 2026) has also highlighted approaches to educational reform, including standardising STEM learning materials within the formal curriculum, promoting interdisciplinary integration and building a learning ecosystem for young people in the digital era.

The Ministry of Home Affairs is seeking feedback on a draft National Assembly resolution establishing special mechanisms and policies for talent recruitment and development to support strategic tasks, key programmes and projects, and address major challenges facing the country, sectors and localities.

Alongside teaching, scientific and technological research and development is a key pillar of higher education. In recent years, higher education institutions have actively pursued science, technology and innovation activities to help drive the country’s socio-economic development.

Emphasising the importance of close and sustainable educational cooperation, Deputy PM Le Tien Chau welcomed the proposal to establish a campus of the HKU Business School in Viet Nam and develop a global business research and education platform in Ha Noi.

All four Vietnamese students competing at the second Al-Fergani International Physics Olympiad (FIPhO 2026) won medals, comprising one gold, two silvers and one bronze, the Ministry of Education and Training announced on October 17.

A Vietnamese delegation is taking part in the 2026 World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference in Tianjin city, China, to promote international cooperation in skills development and improve training quality amid rapid digital and green transitions.

The launch ceremony for the “School Music Talent Search 2026-2027” competition took place in Ha Noi on October 15.

European Higher Education Week 2026 officially concluded following a series of lively activities held in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City from October 8 to 11. The event brought together nearly 70 universities and educational institutions from 17 European Union member states, attracting more than 2,700 pupils, students, and parents.

Politburo Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW (dated January 7, 2026) on the development of Vietnamese culture has set the target that by 2030, 100% of pupils, trainees, and students in the national education system will have access to and regularly and effectively participate in artistic activities and cultural heritage education.

The International Conference on Education Cooperation in the Digital Era has provided a platform for technology businesses, higher education institutions, educational organisations, and solution developers to connect. Numerous agreements and cooperation initiatives have been undertaken, helping expand cooperation networks between domestic educational institutions and businesses, and international partners.

On October 10, Do Van Chien, Politburo member and Standing Vice President of the National Assembly, accompanied by leaders of Dien Bien Province, visited Sam Mun Primary and Secondary Boarding School to inspect the students’ learning and living conditions.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau chaired a meeting in Ha Noi on October 9 to review progress in reorganising preschool and general education institutions and the construction and operation of inter-level boarding schools in border communes.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina Ngo Minh Nguyet held a working session in Buenos Aires on October 8 with representatives of Austral University to exchange views on opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation in education, training, and academic research.

The international science and education project “Russian language in Viet Nam: Dialogue between cultures” was officially launched in Ha Noi on October 6, bringing together Russian language educators, linguists, translators and students.

All 10 members of Viet Nam’s two teams won medals at the 19th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA 2026), securing six golds and four silvers.

After one year of implementing Politburo Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW dated August 22, 2025, on breakthroughs in education and training development, the sector has been more clearly positioned within the strategy for developing people, human resources, science, technology and national competitiveness.

Three Vietnamese competitors — Do Van Duc, Nguyen Ngoc Duoc, and Ong Phu Quy — have won Medals for Excellence in the CNC Turning, CNC Milling, and Renewable Energy categories at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China.

A total of 42 students in Thanh Binh Commune, Da Nang City were honoured with the Huynh Thuc Khang Award 2026 at a ceremony hosted by the local People’s Committee on September 28.

One year after the implementation of Politburo Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in education and training development, one of the most notable changes is that higher education is being more closely aligned with the requirements of developing high-quality human resources, particularly in science, engineering, and strategic technology fields.